Today is November 25, 2024 / /
Today is November 25, 2024 / /
The OU has just announced that they have certified an injectable medication. Below is the story. BUT, we must ask: what’s next? Certified blood transfusions? Certified anesthesia? This medication is INJECTED! No hechsher is needed. Absolutely none. Now look back up at the title of this piece! PFIZER INC. RECEIVES KOSHER CERTIFICATION FOR ELELYSO™ (TALIGLUCERASE Continue Reading »
The new True Source Certified Program enables North American beekeepers to help fight the threat of illegally shipped honey from China and support the U.S. and Canadian honey industries, by registering their operations. True Source Certified now represents about one-third of honey sold in North America. Almost 200 beekeeping operations have already registered with the Continue Reading »
FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU COMES THIS REVIEW: No or Low Fat No or Low Sodium No Added Sugars No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives Gluten Free Soy Free Peanut Free Milk Free Tree Nut Free Wheat Free Kosher Vegetarian Vegan The whole trend of freeze dried fruit has been around for Continue Reading »
Sabra Seeks Standardized Hummus Definition Sabra Dipping Company filed a petition with U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a national standard of identity for hummus. The petition calls for hummus to be comprised mainly of chickpeas with no less than 5 percent tahini, and defines hummus as “the semisolid food prepared from mixing cooked, dehydrated, Continue Reading »
By Stephanie Cain Shopping for maple syrup may get a bit easier—and clearer—for consumers and buyers alike. The International Maple Syrup Institute recently submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to standardize maple syrup grading. Currently, grading is determined at the state level, and varies in terms of coloring and percent of light Continue Reading »
Imagine two of the most popular vegetables — kale and Brussels sprouts. Now imagine Frankenstein-ing them together to create one super vegetable. Turns out, Tozer Seeds, a British vegetable breeding company, is one step ahead of you. They’ve developed a Brussels-kale hybrid that they’re calling Kalettes™, which shoppers will be able to find in supermarkets Continue Reading »
REVIEW BY PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Artificial Preservatives Peanut Free Milk Free Tree Nut Free Kosher Vegetarian Vegan You’re going to love these – just the right mix of sugar, cinnamon and salt, in perfect balance with each other. These are light and crispy and fun to eat. Continue Reading »
There is a new cola in Israel called Eco Cola. Also known as the “green” cola, the drink is very expensive. An American sized can goes for $1.75 in the supermarket. (Almost vending machine price!). A six pack of small, half size cans goes for about $6.00. The cola claims that it only contains “natural Continue Reading »
Twenty years ago, we wrote in what was then the Kosher Nexus Newsletter: Regarding braces (teeth, not suspenders), although the temptation to say boil them is very strong, we hope no one will attempt that. Just clean them. At that time, some people felt we were too irreverent. My how times have changed! Before we Continue Reading »
Debuting two new flavors: Vanilla Cha Cha Chai and Bananas for PB & Chocolate. Made with coconut milk and agave nectar, it maintains the creamy texture of regular ice cream without the fat and calories. Zero cholesterol, no animal products or fats, and sweetened with low-glycemic agave nectar. Vanilla Cha Cha Chai has the flavor Continue Reading »
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